Quarterback Phillip Bates of Omaha (Neb.) North surprised some when he made an early decision to attend Iowa State. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound signal caller was in the state of Ohio this past weekend to participate in the Columbus NIKE Camp. He also rubbed shoulders with a number of other Cyclone targets and passed the word around the Ames was the place to be.

Bernstine, likely the top ranked player in the state of Iowa when rankings come out next month, was sensational as well, posting the top SPARQ Rating at the camp of more than 400 players. He was also in the running for MVP honors and was physical and effective in the one-on-one sessions.